Key terms

Question 1

flowchart

Answer 1

a diagram representing an algorithm

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algorithm

Answer 1

a set of step by step instructions to solve a problem

Question 2

output

Answer 2

information that the computer displays to the user

Question 3

input

Answer 3

information that the user gives to the computer

Question 4

shell

Answer 4

where all the output (answers) is displayed

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print

Answer 5

command used to output messages

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variable

Answer 6

labelled memory space that stores information

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integer

Answer 7

represents a whole number

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string

Answer 8

represents a text

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floats

Answer 9

represents a decimal number

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Boolean

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only has two values: true or false

Question 11

casting

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changing of data type from one type to another

Question 12

decomposition

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breaking a problem down into smaller more manageable parts, which are then easier to solve

Question 13

abstraction

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the process of removing or hiding unnecessary information so that only the important points remain

Question 14

nesting

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using an if statement inside an if statement. You can use nesting for solving complex problems.

Question 15

iteration

Answer 15

repetition